Nikola Mirotic (appendectomy) is without a firm timetable for his return

Mirotic (appendectomy) is without a firm timetable for his return, Nick Friedell of ESPN Chicago reports.

Analysis:

Coach Fred Hoiberg indicated Monday that Mirotic has noticed improvement since being released from the hospital last week after undergoing an appendectomy along with a follow-up procedure for a hematoma. However, it's still not a given that Mirotic will be back in the fold immediately after the All-Star break, as the forward is still trying to regain weight and increase his activity after the appendectomy required him to go on a liquid diet for a few days. His ongoing absence will continue to open up extra playing time for Bobby Portis.